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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.20, 34,378.64 and 19,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.20, 34,378.64 and 19,765.28 is: 29,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.20 : 34,378.64 = 19,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.20/34,378.64 = 19,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.20x = 34,378.64 × 19,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.20x = 679,503,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,503,445.62/23,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,503.61

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